In the Nick

1960 1h 45m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Comedy

Synopsis

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A gang of small-time criminals is sent to an experimental prison where inmates are to be reformed, not punished. The gang leader wields his manipulative charm to take control.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Anthony Newley
Dr Newcombe
Anne Aubrey
The Doll
Bernie Winters
Jinx Shortbottom
James Booth
Spider Kelly
Harry Andrews
Chief Officer Williams
Al Mulock
Dancer
Derren Nesbitt
Mick
Niall MacGinnis
Prison Governor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ken Hughes
Writers: Ken Hughes, Frank Norman
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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66 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ken Hughes, shot by Ted Moore. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ron Goodwin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Anthony Newley and Anne Aubrey and Bernie Winters carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0053943 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ken Hughes directs. Ted Moore behind the camera. Ron Goodwin scores. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

166 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Ken Hughes, shot by Ted Moore. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ron Goodwin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Anthony Newley and Anne Aubrey and Bernie Winters carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0053943 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.